Lisbon Cemeteries Tour

Explore a fascinating and lesser known side of Lisbon’s history on this unique walking tour that reveals the city’s art, culture, and beliefs through its cemeteries and monuments. With your private local guide, wander through the sloping streets of Bairro Alto and visit some of Lisbon’s most historic resting places, where centuries of stories are carved into stone. Along the way, you’ll uncover the artistic evolution of tombs and memorials, learn about the romantic ideals of the past, and hear captivating tales of the people who shaped Lisbon’s identity. These cemeteries are not just places of remembrance but open air museums that reflect the city’s social, religious, and artistic transformation over time.

Your journey continues to two historic non Catholic cemeteries the German and English cemeteries that showcase Lisbon’s cultural diversity. The tour culminates at the impressive Prazeres Cemetery, the city’s largest and a true symbol of the Romantic period, where the graves of poets, politicians, and influential figures stand as works of art. This peaceful yet thought-provoking tour offers a deep look into Lisbon’s heritage and its enduring connection between life, death, and beauty.